« MeeVee Launches Beta Version | Main | Disney believes in VOD »
June 09, 2005
$1 per VOD viewing for CSI?
 |
In an article in Broadcasting & Cable, CBS Chairman Les Moonves had some VOD comments. Here are a few excerpts:
One aspect of the TV business that will be slow to develop is video on demand. Broadcast networks have been working with cable operators on VOD, but are not willing to offer premium product, primarily scheduling shows that have little library value.
Ultimately, Moonves would like to be selling previously-aired episodes of CSI at $1 per viewing.
But asked about CBS’ experience with Comcast’s VOD venture, Moonves says that “The results are really rather inconclusive.
UPDATE:
 |
Disney sees ESPN as a model for VOD. |
Trackback Pings
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.reinventtv.com/cgi-bin/mt/mtb.cgi/102
Listed below are links to weblogs that reference $1 per VOD viewing for CSI?:
» Disney believes in VOD from The Digital TV Weblog
In an article appearing in AdAge today, Disney's new CEO says that his company needs to "leverage the great migration" of viewers to consumer-controlled media formats." Phew! That's a mouthful. Let me just abbreviate it to this: Disney believes... [Read More]
Tracked on June 9, 2005 12:17 PM
» When Will Popular TV Shows be Available On-Demand? from The Digital TV Weblog
Video on Demand advocates highlight consumer satisfaction when discussing VOD's bright future. Rarely do they point out that the most popular shows on television cannot be seen on-demand unless you record it to your DVR first. The only two alternatives... [Read More]
Tracked on June 13, 2005 09:46 PM
» The Eye on America now eyes Internet VOD from The Digital TV Weblog
Yawn. Another broadcast news group is going to offer up free video clips on the Internet? This time it is CBS News. They, like other traditional media companies, want to capture TV viewers who are flocking to the Internet.... [Read More]
Tracked on July 13, 2005 07:44 AM
» The coming Adpocalypse from The Digital TV Weblog
The inspiration for the above picture comes from my post about Les Moonves and VOD. I recalled that while reading Charlene Li's blog today, specifically her entry entitled Google Video potentially offers business model options. She wrote: "I want... [Read More]
Tracked on July 15, 2005 12:27 PM
» SPT from UGDGPN
I found your entry interesting [Read More]
Tracked on August 16, 2005 12:52 PM
Comments
Post a comment
Thanks for signing in, . Now you can comment. (sign out)
(If you haven't left a comment here before, you may need to be approved by the site owner before your comment will appear. Until then, it won't appear on the entry. Thanks for waiting.)
